Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Research Nurse to work on the Haem-Match study at UCLH.Haem-Match is a programme of work that aims to provide blood for transfusion that is more precisely matched to patients' blood groups. This is known as extended (red cell antigen) matching, using genetics to determine blood groups, and using an algorithm to allocate units of blood. The Haem-Match 1 study, which is the main purpose of this role, is a safety and performance study looking how an algorithm allocates blood for transfusion for adults with sickle cell disorder as part of their regular exchange transfusion programmes. The hypothesis is that using an algorithm would improve the chance of better matched blood reducing the chance of alloimmunisation (antibody formation) which is harmful side effect of blood transfusion that is seen relatively commonly in sickle cell disorder.
As this is a feasibility study the initial funding is for 12 months with hopes of extension.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be in charge of recruitment, sample collection and data collection for this study. This feasibility study is funded through the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS Blood and Transplant and University College London Biomedical Research Centre.The post holder will be aligned with and line managed through the STAR Team - Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Alliance for Research.The post holder be recruiting adult patients, however, will be managed within the Children and Young Peoples Division due to the close working relationship of the STAR team and infrastructure and resources available but also have close links and may sit within the UCL BRC where the Programme Manager for this study will be placed. The post holder will have key links and networking within the red cell team at UCLH and work closely with the Chief Investigator Dr Sara Trompeter.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse
- o1st Level registration with NMC
- oDegree level education
Desirable
- oMSc or equivalent or working towards
- oGood Clinical Practice (GCP)
- oLeadership and Management Experience
Experience
Essential
- oAt least 5 years post qualification experience
- oExperience of coordinating and management of patient care
- oEvidence of contributing to practice development
- oAbility to work with electronic health record system (EHRS)
- oExperience at band 6 level research nurse
- oPrevious experience in clinical research
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAble to problem solve and initiate change
- oVenepuncture and cannulation
- oComputer skills such as typing, outlook, excel and Microsoft 365
Desirable
- oAbility to administer intravenous medication
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- oDemonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- oCommunicates effectively verbally in writing and electronic formats
- oCommunicates with the patients, carers appropriately
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oDemonstrates an expert understanding of good practice in patient care
- oDemonstrates development in line with KAF, maintains updated portfolio
- oReflective in practice
- oExperience in leading others and responding to learning needs
- oAble to identify own learning needs
Desirable
- oEvidence of working as a preceptor/ mentor/ management
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oFlexibility with working hours
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse
- o1st Level registration with NMC
- oDegree level education
Desirable
- oMSc or equivalent or working towards
- oGood Clinical Practice (GCP)
- oLeadership and Management Experience
Experience
Essential
- oAt least 5 years post qualification experience
- oExperience of coordinating and management of patient care
- oEvidence of contributing to practice development
- oAbility to work with electronic health record system (EHRS)
- oExperience at band 6 level research nurse
- oPrevious experience in clinical research
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAble to problem solve and initiate change
- oVenepuncture and cannulation
- oComputer skills such as typing, outlook, excel and Microsoft 365
Desirable
- oAbility to administer intravenous medication
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- oDemonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- oCommunicates effectively verbally in writing and electronic formats
- oCommunicates with the patients, carers appropriately
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oDemonstrates an expert understanding of good practice in patient care
- oDemonstrates development in line with KAF, maintains updated portfolio
- oReflective in practice
- oExperience in leading others and responding to learning needs
- oAble to identify own learning needs
Desirable
- oEvidence of working as a preceptor/ mentor/ management
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oFlexibility with working hours
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
